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ruby2sday · 01-01-2011, 09:21 AM

I'd had a complete blood workup done on her. Bile acids and all. She was very small. About 3 lbs, so I was concerned about liver shunt. She had not been to this vet before. I really think they overdosed her on the anesthetic. They gave a couple of reasons why she died. They told a friend of mine that she had heart problems, but she'd never been diagnosed by any vet with heart problems and they never told me that.

I've since found a wonderful vet that specializes in the small dogs at a Banfields in Goodyear, AZ. He was recommended by another Yorkie owner. I'm not in AZ at the moment, but have another wonderful vet here in California.

I'm still just sick about losing her. I'll always feel responsible for her death.

marcie · 01-01-2011, 09:43 AM

Sorry for you loss...sending hugs.

FlDebra · 01-01-2011, 09:59 AM

Ruby2sday -- I am so sorry for you loss. Pls don't blame yourself. You are responsible for everything good in your little one's life. You certainly took precautions to see that she was well taken care of. Sometimes things really do just happen and no one is particularly to blame. I hope the good memories you have of life with her will be of comfort to you.

Vinniedoggy · 01-01-2011, 10:42 AM

I am so sorry. Unfortunately, this is the risk that comes with anesthesia. Some humans die having simple procedures too, and no one is ever quite sure how they will react to anesthesia. That said, I recently read somewhere that vets have far more anesthesia deaths compared to human doctors, and some of this has to do with the lack of monitoring used during veterinary procedures.

You are most definitely not to blame; you were doing what you thought was the right thing. However, I'm glad you're sharing your experience because I think one important lesson that can be learned from this is the cleaning of teeth at home to prevent the need for "under anesthesia" cleanings as much as possible.

QuickSilver · 01-01-2011, 10:52 AM

I have to admit, stories like these make me very reluctant to get Thor's teeth cleaned. He had one cleaning a few years ago when he needed some lingering baby teeth extracted and it went fine. However, I know some book say you should get a professional cleaning every year. This seems like a lot of extra anesthesia to me.

dinkyweil · 01-01-2011, 10:55 AM

I'm so sorry. I'm sure it hurts so much to lose her this way. You were doing the best for her. You couldn't have known. It is absolutely not your fault.

Brooklyn'smommy · 01-01-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ruby2sday

We took our two Yorkies in to the vet on Monday to get their teeth cleaned. Two hours later the vet called to tell me the smallest had "arrested" as the anesthetic was being administered. This was not her first dental and not the first time she had been put out for a procedure. Needless to say, I feel so guilty. She was a happy healthy 7 year old Yorkie and I paid someone to kill her. I'm just sick. Her teeth were so bad and we couldn't get her to chew on knuckle bones, the vets recommendation. I thought I was doing the right thing.

I'm sorry, but I just have to cry out to someone. Has anyone else had any experience with this?

I'm so sorry for your loss.

LaurenPatrice · 01-02-2011, 12:51 PM

I am sooo sorry for your loss. Please don't blame yourself, things like this just happen. It was just your babies time, I am so sorry again. My heart breaks for you and I pray that you find a new baby for Shelby and you to love. Take care.

Sammy Mommy · 01-02-2011, 02:05 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please do not feel guilty and blame yourself. You were being a responsible person by having your pet's teeth taken care. This is not your fault. Sending good thoughts and prayers to you.

Mom of 3 · 01-02-2011, 05:11 PM

I am so very sorry to hear this. My heart is breaking with you. Please do not blame yourself. It is not your fault. May God be watching over you and your family in this troubled time of need.

YorkieMom82 · 01-04-2011, 01:28 PM

Wow, I'm so sorry. That makes me scared to get my boys fixed.

Sandysbabies · 01-04-2011, 03:20 PM

I am so sorry about your precious baby. I hope when you are ready, another baby helps heal the hurt some. Its so hard to see the ones left grieve. Some people don't believe dogs grieve for one another, but they do. We have seen ours grieve through 2 loses. I know another baby will help your other baby too. RIP sweet baby.

Sleek7 · 01-04-2011, 03:47 PM

Thank you all for your good thoughts. All of your well wishes mean a lot to me. My two yorkie babies are beginning to adapt to the loss of their sister. It is nice to hear from other yorkie parents.
Yorkie Hugs.
Sandra

oliver44 · 01-04-2011, 04:40 PM

omg, how aweful, my thoughts & prayers are with you & ur family, im sure he did not suffer & i'm sure he had a wonderful life

01-01-2011, 09:21 AM	#121
ruby2sday Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salome, Az, USA Posts: 101	My Yorkie Died I'd had a complete blood workup done on her. Bile acids and all. She was very small. About 3 lbs, so I was concerned about liver shunt. She had not been to this vet before. I really think they overdosed her on the anesthetic. They gave a couple of reasons why she died. They told a friend of mine that she had heart problems, but she'd never been diagnosed by any vet with heart problems and they never told me that. I've since found a wonderful vet that specializes in the small dogs at a Banfields in Goodyear, AZ. He was recommended by another Yorkie owner. I'm not in AZ at the moment, but have another wonderful vet here in California. I'm still just sick about losing her. I'll always feel responsible for her death.

01-01-2011, 09:59 AM	#123
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Ruby2sday -- I am so sorry for you loss. Pls don't blame yourself. You are responsible for everything good in your little one's life. You certainly took precautions to see that she was well taken care of. Sometimes things really do just happen and no one is particularly to blame. I hope the good memories you have of life with her will be of comfort to you. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

01-01-2011, 10:42 AM	#124
Vinniedoggy YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 280	I am so sorry. Unfortunately, this is the risk that comes with anesthesia. Some humans die having simple procedures too, and no one is ever quite sure how they will react to anesthesia. That said, I recently read somewhere that vets have far more anesthesia deaths compared to human doctors, and some of this has to do with the lack of monitoring used during veterinary procedures. You are most definitely not to blame; you were doing what you thought was the right thing. However, I'm glad you're sharing your experience because I think one important lesson that can be learned from this is the cleaning of teeth at home to prevent the need for "under anesthesia" cleanings as much as possible. __________________ Andrea, Mom to Vinnie, Alex, and Guru

01-01-2011, 10:52 AM	#125
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I have to admit, stories like these make me very reluctant to get Thor's teeth cleaned. He had one cleaning a few years ago when he needed some lingering baby teeth extracted and it went fine. However, I know some book say you should get a professional cleaning every year. This seems like a lot of extra anesthesia to me. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

01-02-2011, 12:51 PM	#128
LaurenPatrice YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 555	I am sooo sorry for your loss. Please don't blame yourself, things like this just happen. It was just your babies time, I am so sorry again. My heart breaks for you and I pray that you find a new baby for Shelby and you to love. Take care. __________________ Mommy to Remy and Winston

01-01-2011, 09:43 AM	#122
marcie and Lucy too Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 6,325	Sorry for you loss...sending hugs.

01-01-2011, 10:55 AM	#126
dinkyweil YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebo, NC Posts: 479	I'm so sorry. I'm sure it hurts so much to lose her this way. You were doing the best for her. You couldn't have known. It is absolutely not your fault.

01-02-2011, 02:05 PM	#129
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	I'm so sorry for your loss. Please do not feel guilty and blame yourself. You were being a responsible person by having your pet's teeth taken care. This is not your fault. Sending good thoughts and prayers to you.

01-02-2011, 05:11 PM	#130
Mom of 3 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,181	I am so very sorry to hear this. My heart is breaking with you. Please do not blame yourself. It is not your fault. May God be watching over you and your family in this troubled time of need. __________________ My 6 Loves Sassy, Gracie, Rosie, Rocky..... Raindrop, and Candy

01-04-2011, 01:28 PM	#131
YorkieMom82 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bellevue, TN Posts: 91	Wow, I'm so sorry. That makes me scared to get my boys fixed. __________________ Mommy to Tocho and Aiko

01-04-2011, 03:20 PM	#132
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I am so sorry about your precious baby. I hope when you are ready, another baby helps heal the hurt some. Its so hard to see the ones left grieve. Some people don't believe dogs grieve for one another, but they do. We have seen ours grieve through 2 loses. I know another baby will help your other baby too. RIP sweet baby.

01-04-2011, 03:47 PM	#133
Sleek7 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Royal Oak, MI, USA Posts: 2	Thank you all for your good thoughts. All of your well wishes mean a lot to me. My two yorkie babies are beginning to adapt to the loss of their sister. It is nice to hear from other yorkie parents. Yorkie Hugs. Sandra

01-04-2011, 04:40 PM	#134
oliver44 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gansevoort, New York Posts: 134	omg, how aweful, my thoughts & prayers are with you & ur family, im sure he did not suffer & i'm sure he had a wonderful life